Losing My Dependence on Oil
Putting in a heating and airconditioning system was my first plunge into the restoration.
Getting the old furnace removed involving the abatement of the asbestos that the
old boiler and pipes were covered in was not painless. I had a fellow named
Fred Osborne happily relieve me of six grand to do this. Mr. Osborne was a
good enough chap and I had no doubt of his integrity, but he subbed out a group
of workers to do the dirty work of who I did not have a high opinion.
I got bids from Reedy's, Piedmont Sheet Metal and Gwyn Heating and Electric. They all seemed
to be good companies with comparable pricing.
Reedy's won out due to bending my ear first and being
very good about scoping it out and explaining things for a first time buyer. They also dared to quote
the highest end and most efficent system which, in this case, was the right move since I felt like that
suited me. But I was also sold on
Goodman as they are a newer company from Texas that is attempting
to be on par with Trane but undercut them by investing less in marketing. And anyone who puts marketing types
out of a job has my vote. I chose
Watson to upgrade the electricity for this job after becoming frustrated with
Sink's failure to follow up.
The system installed:
2nd level system
One Goodman 2.0 Ton Heat Pump Condensing Unit SSZ160241A (16.00 SEER, 9.50 HSPF) on new pad
One Goodman Variable Speed Air Handler Model AEPF303616 (R-410A Freon)
One Goodman Auxiliary Heater HKR08 8kw
One Focus Pro Digital Programmable Heat Pump Thermostat Model 6000
One Goodman Refrigerant Line Set Model LS343850
1st level system
One Goodman 2.0 Ton Heat Pump Condensing Unit SSZ160241A (16.00 SEER, 9.50 HSPF) on new pad
One Goodman Evaporator Coil Model CAPF3636 (R-410A Freon)
One Goodman Two Stage Variable Speed Gas Furnace Model GMV950704CXB
1st stage 46,400 BTUH, 2nd stage 67,000 BTUH 95 % AFUE
One Vision Pro Digital Programmable Dual Fuel Thermostat Model 8000 Additional Humidity Control
One Out door Remote Sensor
One Goodman Refrigerant Line Set Model LS343825
One Aprilaire Model 600A Humidifier